NHA to impose 50% extra toll on vehicles without M-Tag

ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has announced the imposition of 50 percent additional toll tax on non-M-Tag and low-balance vehicles, effective June 15, 2025.

According to a notification issued under Section 10 (2) vii of the NHA Act-1991 (as amended in 2024), the NHA has officially approved a 50% surcharge on tolls for non-M-Tag and low-balance vehicles across its motorway network.

This revised toll policy will be enforced on all vehicle categories using key motorways, including M-1 (Islamabad–Peshawar), M-2 (Lahore–Islamabad), M-3 (Pindi Bhattian–Multan), M-4 (Faisalabad–Multan), M-5 (Multan–Sukkur), M-9 (Karachi–Hyderabad), M-14 (D.I. Khan–Hakla), and E-35 (Hassanabdal–Mansehra Expressway).

According to the notification, the new toll of the car on the Islamabad-Lahore motorway has been fixed at Rs 1,800, the new toll for the Lahore-Abdul Hakim on the M3 has been set at Rs 1,200, and the new toll of the car on Pindi Bhattian-Multan (M4) has been set at Rs 1,600.

Similarly, the new toll for the car on Multan-Sukkur (M5) was fixed at Rs 1,800, while the toll for DI Khan-Hakla (M14) was increased to Rs 1,000.

On the Hassanabdal-Manshera Expressway (E35), the toll for a car has been fixed at Rs 450, the new toll for Lahore-Islamabad 2 and 3 axle trucks has been set at Rs 7,900, the new toll for articulated trucks has been set at Rs 10,200.

Motorists are urged to register for M-Tags and ensure sufficient balance in their accounts to avoid the additional charges. The NHA has facilitated M-Tag registration at designated motorway toll plazas and authorized service centers nationwide.